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Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement

156: Making humans Indistractable - Nir Eyal, author ‘Hooked’ and ‘Indistractable’

Feb 2, 2021
43:32
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Bestselling author Nir Eyal discusses empowering habits, mindset, and managing distractions in a technology-driven world. He shares insights on embracing discomfort for personal growth and crafting an 'Indestractable' identity pack. The conversation also touches upon the challenges of a 10-day meditation retreat and the importance of improving sleep quality.
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Quick takeaways

  • Technology can be used to promote healthy habits by design, enhancing people's lives positively.
  • Mastering internal triggers and managing emotional discomfort are crucial to staying focused and avoiding distractions.

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Creating Healthy Habits through Behavioral Design

Companies can design products using behavioral techniques to create healthy habits in users, similar to how popular apps and social media platforms do. The author's book 'Hooked' discusses using these techniques to promote healthy habits, with various industries adopting these strategies for positive impact. The importance of balancing habit formation and avoiding distractions is highlighted, encouraging users to utilize technology in ways that benefit them.

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